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10mm^2 connector
Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect
some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? -- Roger Hayter |
10mm^2 connector
On 13/02/2019 23:42, Roger Hayter wrote:
Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? A big soldering iron. Bill |
10mm^2 connector
On Wednesday, 13 February 2019 23:42:44 UTC, Roger Hayter wrote:
Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? https://www.peclights.com/product/do...iAAEgKe4_D_BwE |
10mm^2 connector
Yes but you need to be careful not to melt the sleeping in the process.
Brian -- ----- -- This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from... The Sofa of Brian Gaff... Blind user, so no pictures please Note this Signature is meaningless.! "Bill Wright" wrote in message ... On 13/02/2019 23:42, Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? A big soldering iron. Bill |
10mm^2 connector
On 13/02/2019 23:42, Roger Hayter wrote:
Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? https://www.toolstation.com/60a-junction-box/p98775 Not sure the cable size entry. |
10mm^2 connector
Fredxx wrote:
On 13/02/2019 23:42, Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? https://www.toolstation.com/60a-junction-box/p98775 Not sure the cable size entry. That looks ideal (if biggish). Thanks. -- Roger Hayter |
10mm^2 connector
harry wrote:
On Wednesday, 13 February 2019 23:42:44 UTC, Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? https://www.peclights.com/product/do...block?gclid=EA IaIQobChMIwLe3rNq64AIVxjXTCh1KDgPqEAAYAiAAEgKe4_D_ BwE Thanks. That plus an earth block would certainly do it, but I suspect it is a bit on the large side. -- Roger Hayter |
10mm^2 connector
On Wednesday, 13 February 2019 23:42:44 UTC, Roger Hayter wrote:
Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? Cooker outlet plate on a back box. Owain |
10mm^2 connector
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On Wednesday, 13 February 2019 23:42:44 UTC, Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? Cooker outlet plate on a back box. Owain I should want to glue in a bit of plastic to block the outlet, but otherwise that is the neatest suggestion yet. -- Roger Hayter |
10mm^2 connector
Roger Hayter wrote:
Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? We were taught how to splice and solder cables |
10mm^2 connector
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FMurtz wrote: Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? We were taught how to splice and solder cables and in my case the soldering iron was not electrically powered. -- from KT24 in Surrey, England "I'd rather die of exhaustion than die of boredom" Thomas Carlyle |
10mm^2 connector
charles wrote:
In article , FMurtz wrote: Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? We were taught how to splice and solder cables and in my case the soldering iron was not electrically powered. Can not remember, probably the same (born 1942) |
10mm^2 connector
In article ,
FMurtz wrote: charles wrote: In article , FMurtz wrote: Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? We were taught how to splice and solder cables and in my case the soldering iron was not electrically powered. Can not remember, probably the same (born 1942) We had to make then soldering bolt first. That's how I remember. Ah, I'm 2 years older !! -- from KT24 in Surrey, England "I'd rather die of exhaustion than die of boredom" Thomas Carlyle |
10mm^2 connector
On 14/02/2019 10:25, Roger Hayter wrote:
Fredxx wrote: On 13/02/2019 23:42, Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? https://www.toolstation.com/60a-junction-box/p98775 Not sure the cable size entry. That looks ideal (if biggish). Thanks. It is big, but also incorporates strain relief. |
10mm^2 connector
On 14/02/2019 07:55, Fredxx wrote:
On 13/02/2019 23:42, Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box?Â* I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice.Â* The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course.Â* Any superior ideas? https://www.toolstation.com/60a-junction-box/p98775 Not sure the cable size entry. Depending on which wholesalers I am using , if you want the BG 60A junction box then you can ask for a coffin box:-) https://www.directtradesupplies.co.uk/product.php/23063 -- Adam |
10mm^2 connector
On 14/02/2019 12:32, Roger Hayter wrote:
wrote: On Wednesday, 13 February 2019 23:42:44 UTC, Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? Cooker outlet plate on a back box. Owain I should want to glue in a bit of plastic to block the outlet, but otherwise that is the neatest suggestion yet. Normally the outlet is blocked until you break it out. -- Adam |
10mm^2 connector
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charles wrote: In article , FMurtz wrote: Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? We were taught how to splice and solder cables and in my case the soldering iron was not electrically powered. And not sure many would possess a soldering iron large enough to solder 10mm cable these days. -- *Velcro - what a rip off!* Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
10mm^2 connector
ARW wrote:
On 14/02/2019 12:32, Roger Hayter wrote: wrote: On Wednesday, 13 February 2019 23:42:44 UTC, Roger Hayter wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? Cooker outlet plate on a back box. Owain I should want to glue in a bit of plastic to block the outlet, but otherwise that is the neatest suggestion yet. Normally the outlet is blocked until you break it out. That's good! I've never seen a new one. -- Roger Hayter |
10mm^2 connector
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10mm^2 connector
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 9:11:09 PM UTC, Rob Morley wrote:
On Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:42:42 +0000 (Roger Hayter) wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? 60A chocblock might do it - strip both cables the full width of the block, back the screws right off and stick the 2.5mm through and out the other side. Take a bradawl or similar and make a hole in the end of the 10mm so you can push the 2.5mm into it, then squeeze it back carefully with pliers so the 10mm will fit into the block. I like that idea. 60A chocblocks will take 10mm but I do like the idea of embedding the 2.5mm in the 10mm and having 2 screws over it all. Simon. |
10mm^2 connector
sm_jamieson wrote:
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 9:11:09 PM UTC, Rob Morley wrote: On Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:42:42 +0000 (Roger Hayter) wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? 60A chocblock might do it - strip both cables the full width of the block, back the screws right off and stick the 2.5mm through and out the other side. Take a bradawl or similar and make a hole in the end of the 10mm so you can push the 2.5mm into it, then squeeze it back carefully with pliers so the 10mm will fit into the block. I like that idea. 60A chocblocks will take 10mm but I do like the idea of embedding the 2.5mm in the 10mm and having 2 screws over it all. Simon. Having discovered after buying one that 60A junction boxes are rated for only 4-25mm wire (and 2.5mm could presumably slip out beside the screws even if folded over) I think I am going for that solution. The connections will go in a metal box, along with a block connector to terminate the redundant meter tails, so I think chocblock is acceptably safe. -- Roger Hayter |
10mm^2 connector
On Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 8:15:43 PM UTC, Roger Hayter wrote:
sm_jamieson wrote: On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 9:11:09 PM UTC, Rob Morley wrote: On Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:42:42 +0000 (Roger Hayter) wrote: Does anyone know of a readily available connector to directly connect some 10mm T&E to 2.5mm T&E, that will go in a reasonably small box? I suppose I could use just some of the strands, but that would be rather poor practice. The best I have thought of (and have) is a surplus DIN main switch, left on of course. Any superior ideas? 60A chocblock might do it - strip both cables the full width of the block, back the screws right off and stick the 2.5mm through and out the other side. Take a bradawl or similar and make a hole in the end of the 10mm so you can push the 2.5mm into it, then squeeze it back carefully with pliers so the 10mm will fit into the block. I like that idea. 60A chocblocks will take 10mm but I do like the idea of embedding the 2.5mm in the 10mm and having 2 screws over it all. Simon. Having discovered after buying one that 60A junction boxes are rated for only 4-25mm wire (and 2.5mm could presumably slip out beside the screws even if folded over) I think I am going for that solution. The connections will go in a metal box, along with a block connector to terminate the redundant meter tails, so I think chocblock is acceptably safe. -- Roger Hayter I've got to connect 10mm to 4mm (10mm is from SWA), I reckon 60A choc bloc with 10mm on one side and folded over 4mm on the other will be just fine. But 2.5mm in those size terminals, as you say could slip out of the screw. Simon. |
10mm^2 connector
I've got to connect 10mm to 4mm (10mm is from SWA), I reckon 60A choc bloc with 10mm on one side and folded over 4mm on the other will be just fine. But 2.5mm in those size terminals, as you say could slip out of the screw. Simon. Well, in case anyone is interested, the 60A choc bloc will just take a 10mm^2 and 4mm^2 all the way through from opposite sides so the whole thing is on 2 screws, which is always reassuring. Simon. |
10mm^2 connector
On 14/03/2019 21:54, sm_jamieson wrote:
I've got to connect 10mm to 4mm (10mm is from SWA), I reckon 60A choc bloc with 10mm on one side and folded over 4mm on the other will be just fine. But 2.5mm in those size terminals, as you say could slip out of the screw. Simon. Well, in case anyone is interested, the 60A choc bloc will just take a 10mm^2 and 4mm^2 all the way through from opposite sides so the whole thing is on 2 screws, which is always reassuring. 4 screws on the 60A jbs I use -- Adam |
10mm^2 connector
ARW wrote:
On 14/03/2019 21:54, sm_jamieson wrote: I've got to connect 10mm to 4mm (10mm is from SWA), I reckon 60A choc bloc with 10mm on one side and folded over 4mm on the other will be just fine. But 2.5mm in those size terminals, as you say could slip out of the screw. Simon. Well, in case anyone is interested, the 60A choc bloc will just take a 10mm^2 and 4mm^2 all the way through from opposite sides so the whole thing is on 2 screws, which is always reassuring. 4 screws on the 60A jbs I use Mine too. But I only used two of them and put the 2.5mm and the 10mm wires in from the same sidet. Seeing it is all in an outer box with the cables effective fixed behind the wood panel it's mounted on there seemed no downside and more reliable contacts. -- Roger Hayter |
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